Other well-known mechanisms#
Crank-rod mechanism#
Degenerate case of a four-bar linkage: one crank lies at infinity. Application: engine crankshaft.
Centric:
Eccentric:
Quick return mechanism#
Whitworth’s quick return mechanism. Useful in brush operations, etc.
Ginebra wheel#
Convert a constant rotatory motion into an intermittent motion. Note that the kinematics pairs form and destroy as the two bodies get in touch and separate from each other.